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Spring is officially here and Easter is just around the corner. Whether you are hosting dinner or visiting as a guest, kicking off the party with tasty appetizers will make everyone happy (and their bellies!). You don’t need to choose boring dishes, either—at Trader Joe’s, the eclectic chain rolls out new dishes and holiday-themed snacks every season at an affordable price point.
This spring is no exception, but act fast! Their seasonal dishes are known to run out. This Easter, you can choose from a selection of seasonal appetizers, like sweet maple poppers and savory ratatouille bites, to start your dinner party with. And, since they are already pre-made, you just need to pop them in your oven, saving you cooking time and money. Below, we’ve found the four most unique appetizers from Trader Joe’s to serve this year before Easter dinner.
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1. Mac And Cheese Bites
The Trader Joe's Mac and Cheese Bites are nothing new (they debuted in 2010!), but there's a reason the chain keeps 'em around. With these bites, you'll get that same gooey cheese from youth, but in a breaded, bite-sized format (and they only cost $3.99!). Both children and adults will enjoy this easy-to-make appetizer, which is filled with over *seven* cheeses. Each bite features a blend of cheddar, havarti, swiss, and gouda, plus cream cheese, Monterey jack, and pecorino romano. Hope you aren't lactose intolerant! Otherwise, you may want to keep reading.
2. Elote Chopped Salad Kit
Many appetizers come fried and battered, and we love them for that, you can also serve the same flavorful bite with veggies. For only $3.99, this Elote Chopped Salad Kit from Trader Joe's brings the flavors of Mexican-style street corn to your dinner table this Easter, without the added guilt. The kit comes packed with veggies, including red cabbage, green leaf lettuce, carrots, kale, green onion, and dried sweet corn kernels. For crunch and flavor, top the salad off with the kit's paprika-flavored cornbread crumbs, crumbled cotija cheese, and an elote-inspired dressing. You can serve it as a salad, add tortillas to make tacos, or use the mix as a dip.
3. Maple Poffertjes
Since appetizers are not the main dish, you can get a little creative with them. While poffertjes, which are miniature pancakes topped with powdered sugar, are a staple snack in the Netherlands, you typically don't find them on Easter dinner tables. But why not start now? These sugary bites from TJ's take less than a minute to heat up in the microwave, only cost $3.49, and can make a nice conversation starter. Or, present them as a light dessert to enjoy after your feast!
4. Ratatouille Bites
You might know Ratatouille from Disney's animated chef rat, but as food, ratatouille is a chunky stew made with summer vegetables. Trader Joe's reimagined the dish with their Ratatouille Bites, which pack the flavors of the eggplant, zucchini, pepper, onion, and tomato stew into a seasoned little ball. They are sure to surprise any guest at your Easter dinner party (and they only cost $4.29!). Pop the bites into an air fryer or oven and serve—it's that easy!
